Gunfire Shakes Creek Road: Man Shot by Police
Chaos erupted on Creek Road, SE8, Friday at 2.31pm when cops flooded in after multiple 999 calls about a man armed with a firearm.
Armed Police Open Fire
Officers wielding firearms moved in fast. The suspect was quickly apprehended, but not before police discharged their weapon, hitting the man with a gunshot wound.
Emergency Services Rush to Scene
- London Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance attended immediately.
- Suspect treated on site before being rushed to hospital.
- No updates yet on his condition.
Area Locked Down, Investigation Underway
Significant police cordons block off the area. Authorities urge the public to steer clear.
The probe is in its early stages, but police say there’s no ongoing threat to locals right now. The Professional Standards Directorate has been alerted.
